Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plunked down
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In addition to reversing the name change, Cooper struck down plans to close the Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July while extensive renovations were carried out.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026 -
But those chances started trickling upwards last fall, when Musk surpassed the $500 billion in net worth mark in October and hit an over $700 billion milestone in December after the Delaware Supreme Court restored Tesla stock options that were previously struck down by a lower court.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In the final two minutes, Salaün grabbed two crucial rebounds, hit two free throws, and knocked down a clutch jumper that gave Golden State a 87-84 lead.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Stephen Curry entered the league a decade later and has since knocked down an NBA-record 4,248 triples.—
James Jackson,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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The explosion destroyed the rocket and the transporter erector tower that was holding the rocket in place, and also knocked over one of the two lightning towers at the site.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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The Chicago Fire Department responded after the wind knocked over the plane at the airport on Chicago's Southwest Side.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Morris plopped her into her chair with a grunt of relief and pulled out the sunshade.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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The art museum has this very modern and unique design and it’s just plopped there in the middle of this rural landscape, which makes for quite an unusual image.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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“Plunked down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plunked%20down. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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